Platymitra arborea

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Alphonsea philippinensis
• Macahanea arborea
• Alphonsea arborea

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling within the family Annonaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal species is identified by the genus Platymitra.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is found within the specific botanical region known as Malesia. Its distribution is quite localized, focusing primarily on the islands of the Philippines. Within this tropical archipelago, the species occupies particular ecological niches suitable for its growth. Because it is restricted to this area, it represents a unique element of Filipino biodiversity. Understanding this limited range is essential for the conservation efforts of the species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Platymitra arborea is characterized by its robust and perennial growth habit, defined primarily by its woody structure. As a woody plant, it develops significant secondary xylem, forming a sturdy, lignified trunk and branching system that provides the necessary structural support for its arboreal stature. This woody nature is a fundamental component of its physical architecture, distinguishing it from herbaceous species and allowing it to achieve considerable height and longevity within its ecological niche. The development of this woody tissue facilitates the transport of water and nutrients through a complex vascular system, which is essential for maintaining its large-scale physiological processes.

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Platymitra arborea has 5 reported plant parts identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed, fruit, leaf, rhizome, stem.

Seed

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Toxicology reports

Fruit

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Leaf

1. Toxicology reports

Rhizome

1. Toxicology reports

Stem

1. Toxicology reports

Activities

Platymitra arborea has 4 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.

Antioxidant

1. Biological research
2. SpringerPlus

Antibacterial

1. Fitoterapia

Antifungal

1. Fitoterapia

Antimicrobial

1. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Platymitra arborea has 10 reported preparations identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Aqueous extract, Cameroonian medicinal spice extracts, Dichloromethane extracts, Essential oils from the seeds, Seeds and fruits.

Aqueous extract

1. SpringerPlus

Cameroonian medicinal spice extracts

1. Nutrients

Dichloromethane extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Essential oils from the seeds

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Seeds and fruits

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Cyclohexane extract from the fruits

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Essential oils

1. Fitoterapia

Extracts

1. Metabolites

Methanolic extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Seeds

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology